Estate Planning Attorney Benjamin Graff believes
your estate plan should protect you, your family, and
your business while providing you with the peace of
mind of knowing your financial goals will be met.
Often called a “living document,” the best-suited
estate plan is one crafted to meet your specific goals
and unique needs while reflecting your wishes, legal
rights, and interests.
Representing individuals, families, and businesses
throughout Southern California, Temecula Estate
Planning Attorney Benjamin Graff provides skilled,
compassionate legal advice and counsel to help you
save money, avoid administrative red tape and
family hassles, and maintain control over your
assets. At Graff & Associates, we offer personalized
services while working diligently to minimize tax
liabilities and maximize the transfer of wealth to your
heirs.
Our estate planning law firm is dedicated to
assisting you in a wide range of legal matters
involving Estate Planning, Asset Protection, Probate,
Probate Litigation, Trusts, Trust Administration,
Wills, Prenuptial Agreements, and Business
Succession Planning.
Whether you are establishing a comprehensive
estate plan for yourself, receiving an inheritance,
planning a marriage, planning for business
succession, or seeking knowledgeable legal
representation in a probate dispute or trust
administration matter, Estate Planning Lawyer
Benjamin Graff has the skills and knowledge
required to find a cost-effective solution for you.
Request an in-depth, private consultation with
Temecula Attorney Benjamin Graff by calling (951)
775-2364. During your initial meeting, Mr. Graff will
help you clarify your legal goals and offer
information on the most effective and cost-efficient
solutions.
Do You Need a Comprehensive Estate
Plan?
If you currently do not have an estate plan, take a
moment to answer a few practical questions and
realize what affect your absence might have on the
people and places that you hold dear.
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How will your children be cared for?
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What will become of your pets?
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Who will pay the mortgage? The rent? The car
payment?
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Does your significant other have access to
important financial accounts?
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Does your significant other know your
passwords?
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Do you have plans in place for long-term
healthcare?
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How will your business survive?
Now consider the consequences of not having an
estate plan. In California, when an individual passes
away and an estate plan is not in place, the
important decisions are made by the court during
the probate process. In addition, by not establishing
an enforceable estate plan, you may inadvertently
be burdening your family with unnecessary stress at
a very emotional time.
By creating a legally sound set of instructions with a
skilled estate planning attorney, you will find relief in
knowing that after your death, your family, children
and grandchildren will be protected from creditors
and any other predators who may not have the best
interests of your loved ones in mind.
Although discussing your situation and making end
of life decisions may at first seem difficult, Mr. Graff
strives to make the process as smooth, efficient, and
cost-effective as possible. Contact Temecula Estate
Planning Attorney Benjamin Graff to arrange a
consultation. He will provide you with the resources
and helpful information necessary as you decide
what will work best for you, your family, and your
business.
Estate Planning Lawyer
Representation in Temecula, California
As an experienced Temecula Estate Planning
Attorney, Mr. Graff is prepared to handle a wide
range of legal matters. He offers a personalized
approach with attention to detail in the following
areas of practice:
Estate Planning
By creating a comprehensive estate plan, you are
able to make critical decisions determining how,
when, to whom, and the exact manner in which your
estate is passed to loved ones and philanthropic
causes important to you. Although each plan is
unique, yours may include Trusts, Powers of
Attorney, Conservatorships, Advance Healthcare
Directives, and a Will.
Asset Protection
With a comprehensive estate plan, there may be
several ways to protect your assets and preserve
your legacy for loved ones. Contact our estate
planning law firm to explore the most beneficial
wealth preservation strategies for your
circumstances.
Probate
Probate is a costly, time-consuming process
administered by the state of California. As an
experienced Probate Attorney, Mr. Graff can help
you navigate the probate process. Or, if you are
ready to begin the estate planning process, Estate
Planning Attorney Benjamin Graff can create
custom-tailored documents designed to help your
estate avoid probate.
Probate Litigation
Estate Planning Lawyer Benjamin Graff will skillfully
represent your interests whether you are challenging
a Will or whether you are a beneficiary defending
your interest in a Will.
Trusts
Many types of trusts are available which ensure
the efficient distribution of assets without additional
expense or time delays. Your unique estate plan
may include one or more of the following Trusts:
Revocable Trust, Irrevocable Trust, Special Needs
Trust, Charitable Trust, Revocable Living Trust, and
Dynasty Trusts.
Trust Administration
Graff & Associates represents trustees and
beneficiaries who are involved in the administration
of an estate. We understand these matters can be
complex. Temecula Estate Planning Lawyer
Benjamin Graff offers personalized assistance to
resolve family conflicts for the Trust to be
administered properly.
Wills
A Will gives you the opportunity to designate your
heirs, beneficiaries, and your children’s legal
guardians. Mr. Graff can help determine what
information is necessary to ensure your legacy is
appropriately preserved. Through a Will, you can
choose an Executor who will settle your estate and
follow your directions for distributing assets to your
heirs.
Through a Will, you can choose an Executor who
will settle your estate and follow your directions for
distributing assets to your heirs.
Often, a Will is paired with Trusts to facilitate a
seamless transition of assets. Although
circumstances are different for every individual, a
Will can be used to identify the allocation of assets
that are not placed into a Trust. A Will can also be
helpful to address special family situations. This may
help to avoid confusion among heirs in
circumstances where unique arrangements have
been made.
Prenuptial Agreements and Family Law
Before you walk down the aisle, Mr. Graff can help
you establish an effective prenuptial agreement to
clearly define the responsibilities and rights of each
partner should the marriage end. By addressing
certain matters in a legal contract before marriage,
you can preserve assets and protect yourself
should divorce occur. In addition, Mr. Graff is
highly knowledgeable in family law matters, and he
can advise you how these issues may affect your
estate plan.
Business Succession Planning and
Business Law
With extensive experience in business law, Estate
Planning Lawyer Graff will craft an effective
business succession plan designed to protect
your family, preserve your lifetime of achievement,
and facilitate the survival and growth opportunities of
your business. Mr. Graff has extensive knowledge in
business law matters. He provides quality legal
services to businesses of all sizes.
Estate Planning Attorney Benjamin Graff seeks to
establish a long-term relationship to represent your
interests in business and estate planning matters. In
this way, he provides continuing legal guidance and
ensures your estate planning documents are
updated with the most current personal and
business information. Mr. Graff recommends estate
planning documents be reviewed annually, with an
in-depth legal analysis by a qualified estate planning
lawyer every three years.
Estate Planning for Real Estate
Owners
Estate Planning offers an opportunity to organize
what you own and establish a way of leaving behind
a profitable real estate portfolio. A comprehensive
estate plan can manage investments, profits, and
debt. In this way, your assets can be smoothly
transferred to heirs or philanthropic organizations.
Real Estate investors and developers must consider
the way these properties will be handled after their
death. Estate Planning Lawyer Benjamin Graff
advises you on the beneficial way to achieve your
legal goals through a comprehensive estate plan. It
is possible to defer and minimize taxes, address
liquidity goals through a comprehensive estate plan.
It is possible to defer and minimize taxes, address
liquidity issues, negotiate creditor/lender
relationships, and allow the family to remain control.
It is possible for alternative ownership structures to
be created which can benefit family members.
Contact an Experienced Estate
Planning Attorney Today
Call Graff & Associates today at (951) 775-2364 and
schedule a consultation with Temecula Estate
Planning Lawyer Benjamin Graff. Or, complete our
online evaluation form, and we will contact you to
arrange the meeting.
Mr. Graff listens to the details of your situation,
answers questions, and offers advice on the most
efficient way to put your wishes and objectives into
legally enforceable documents.
We take pride in maintaining excellent client
communications by returning your telephone calls
and emails in an appropriate, timely manner. We
keep you informed as developments occur which
may affect your legal matters.
Contact Estate Planning Attorney Benjamin Graff
and learn the ways a comprehensive estate plan
and the services of Graff & Associates can provide
cost-efficient and effective solutions for all your legal
needs.